Te Pōkaitahi Tikanga (Mātauranga Māori) (Kaupae 2)
Course details
About the course
Tikanga is a set of traditional practices or behaviours unique to specific situations. The idea comes from the Māori word ‘tika’ which means ‘right’ and encompasses the idea of doing what is right for the collective.
Come join our NorthTec whanau and embrace Māori culture!
Our tutors are passionate, warm, welcoming, and dedicated to making you feel comfortable and supported on your learning journey. The course is open to people of all cultures and backgrounds.
Founded on a Māori world view this course will give you an introduction to tikanga and give you the skills and knowledge to participate in tikanga practices. No matter if your interest is personal or professional, this course is the perfect way to start engaging with Māori culture.
This course has a blended learning style incorporating face-to-face and online giving you flexibility to learn around your commitments.
A workbook is supplied to all ākonga to support their learning.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- describe the fundamental application of cultural concepts where tikanga are applied and practiced as an expression of mana ao tūroa;
- apply basic reo structures and tikanga practices as an expression of mana reo;
- apply basic factual knowledge to describe tikanga as they apply to kaitiakitanga in the expression of mana whenua;
- engage and interact with others to carry out basic aspects of ngā tikanga as an expression of mana tangata.
Entry requirements
To gain admission to the Te Pōkaitahi Tikanga (Mātauranga Māori) (Kaupae 2) all applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level.
Those students, whose first language is not English, are required to demonstrate an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 5.0 issued within the last two years (or equivalent).
About the provider
Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.
At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.
Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us. Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.